Reds Say Nazi Kerch Attack Has Died Down
Henry C Cassidy reports from Moscow that a general Soviet offensive in the Kerch peninsula of the Crimea waned overnight after a brief push. Overnight communiques indicated a temporary lull, with German and Russian forces trading activity and air strikes continuing as both sides assessed the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Cassidy
Tassoziates Press
Moscow
Kerch Peninania
Crimea
Noa
Red Army
Gahiing
Stehtorn
Kerch Peninenta
Sing
Bovfet
Berlin
Kerch
Gereman
Ahevik
Baltla
Wilhelmstrasse
British Casualties in Two Years in the War
Mendon May 12 Casualties in the British Empire’s armed forces over the last two years total 183 550. Of these 48 979 were killed, Clament Attiee secretary for dominion altalys states. Included are 46 263 wounded 58 458 prisoners of war and 29 786 missing.
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Mendon
Poudre River Nears Flood Stage Amid Rising Flows
The Poudre River nears bankfull levels as flows reach 1,580 to 2,850 second feet at key points including the No. 2 headgate. County officials note floodwaters spreading through side channels west of Greeley after the Platte dropped, with the river rising about 330 feet since Monday.
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Mae Tuengay
Creeley
George Davis
No. 2
Enton Dick
Powde
Grepley
Aondoy
Harkey Waren
Te Main
Hel Ani
Greeley Thesday Moruing
Japanese Ship Loss in Coral Sea Seen Delaying Invasion
Melbourne observers and Allied reports describe heavy Japanese losses in eight days of Coral Sea fighting with 23 or 24 ships sunk or damaged and two more transports hit. They warn invasion plans are delayed but may be revived, as Japan seeks shelter in Solomon Islands and New Guinea while air patrols sweep the area.
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Melbourne
Australia
Gorat
Wall
Akeacointra Tetas Aivd
Jann
Boral Sea
AleArhua
Dan Syed Lye
Japahena Lasses
Japan
Avatratia
Oral
Arthur S. Drakeford
Solomon Islands
Coral Sea
Mecarthur
Deboyne Islands
Soulsiale
Gort Sea
Nesy Guiven
Kesta
Gore
Mle Isboynes
Patnnetti
Australlan
Krasy Tvasian
Pacific
Nevilh
Batum
Tlalhii Whesinniaath
Mediterranean
North Africa
Libya
Malta
Tatiana
Britain
Africa
Rome
Storkholm
Svenika Daghladet
Reuters
Morulay
Gaivo
Isa
Weld County seeks Army engineers aid for Platte bridges
Weld County commissioners plan to ask Senator Ed Johnson and the Army engineers to build larger bridges across the Platte river after a 1944 survey noted damage. County official Harley Warren said a formal request would be made if engineers have not yet contacted Weld. The proposal would request 25 to 60 percent longer spans with adequate ventilation to prevent further damage. Red Cross officials reported no residents had written about Platte river bottom issues.
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Ed D. John Son
Army
Platte River
Harley Warren
Warren
Johnson Sysing
Ryer
Denver
Ito
Red Cross
Occupied France Extends Work Hours Decree Issued
The German commander in occupied France issued a decree extending working hours in French enterprises and ordering employers to report workers for additional duties. The measure, tied to the census, targets occupied zone labor and aims to boost employment during the armistice period.
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Associated Press
Vichy
France
Otta von Stoelpnagel
Evinliontie
New Delhi
Barwa
Car and Truck Collision Result in No Injuries
Alfred Bever driving a car on the edge of 622 Fifth Street collided with Buck Herritt in a Cloverleaf at the Sixth Street and Ninth Avenue crossroad. Bever received a careless driving ticket. no injuries were reported.
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Alfred J. Beveredge
Fifth Street
Me AL Treaday
Buck S. Heritt
Tenth Street
Sixth Street
Ninth Avenue
British announce Nazi bombs sank 3 destroyers in Med
The British admiralty announced three destroyers the Lively Jackal and Kipling were sunk by German bombs in the Eastern Mediterranean. About 660 crew survived among 500 officers and men killed. The attack involved four British destroyers, with Malta and eastern Libya air actions noted.
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Associated Cressy London
Admiralty
Lively
Jackal
Kipting
Bomba
Mediterranean
Meilstersranean
Teast
Aeven
Class Night at Junior High Thursday at High Avenue Gym
The ninth grade at Merker Junior High will stage Class Night on Thursday at 8:15 in the High Avenue gym. Theme steps to victory with a senior high background display a large W for victory. Officers are Colsen Shackleton president, Tite Munns vice president, and Gene Rush secretary treasurer. The program lists various history items and songs, with no sneak preview at Graves Park.
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Mades Ak Merker Funior
Fie
Pirsday Tient
Highh Avenue
Taal Yery
Ulnth Pride Elss
Gentorigh School
Auanderer
Te Facada
Colsen Shacklelt
Tite Munns
Gene Rush
Secretiry T
Jackie Willams
Orandfather
Song
Sie Orlae
Clay Appia
d—Blytly
Dorothy Jean Cistal
Daniel Beneilict
United States
Avary Air
Bonn
Marzjorie Jackett
Charlene Jack
Jean Oliver
Betty Taylor
Agnew Olichrist
Tarbara Wentham
Rethel Jisgemeier
Angels of Mercy
Naval Elngs
Sigor
Congressmen Demand Gas Masks For War Workers
Washington May 12 Congress urged rapid supply of gas masks for American war workers and civilians amid fears of raids. Congress appropriated 29 393 894 dollars for civilian mask purchases. Senator Tin of Alabama supported swift equipment of industrial workers. Puebla news notes appointment at Puebla Junior College with Miss Sabe Cuthbertson named acting president amid wartime mobilization.
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Fiden
Washington
Europe
Cougiers
Congress
Behrunig
Tin
Alabama
Puebla
Calo
Uma
Mies Sabe Cuthbertson
Charles Haines
Weather Local Brief for 14 Hours Ending 8 A.M.
Local forecast covers 14 hours to 8 a.m. Thursday with 77 high and 45 low in hhgls. Colorado shows scattered showers and thunderstorms with mountain snow possible west and north through night. Wydking reports showers and thundershowers with snow squalls on higher mountains today and tonight. City temperatures include Amarillo 85 49, Denver 76 49, El Paso 83 87, Kansas City 75 61, New Orleans 32 69. plus note on Hubert Waldo Jr. convalescing at Denver hospital after surgery.
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Colorado
Continental Divide
Rother
Cantinental Divide
Amarillo
Chicago
Trenver
el Paso
Knitzas City
New Orleans
Hubert Waldo
Hubert D. Waldo, Jr
Greeley
Twelfth Avenua
J& Denver Hospital
Senate Passes Female Auxiliary Army Bill to White House
Washington May 12 Advancing measures for wartime labor the Senate approved a bill authorizing a women’s auxiliary army unit and sent it to President Roosevelt for signing. The plan envisions up to 350 to 600 volunteers to relieve men from non combat duties including air raid warning services.
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Senate
White House
FDR
Washington
Egisia
Senplar Austin
R-Vl
Abe
Repuljiean
Far Apeel
Maloney
Cvorna
United States
Gewers
Marshall Army
Sfait
Congresa
Ice Company Plans Swift Quick Freeze Installation
Greeley Ice and Storage Company announced plans to hasten a quick freeze facility once necessary equipment is secured. Manager Dr B Hor said equipment has been ordered for three weeks with no definite delivery. If received, installation could take about ten days to two weeks, enabling a rapid freeze plant for vegetables and fruit crates for public use.
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Bler
Bier
Dicr
Japanese Won’t Break Burma Front As Soviets Report
Fragmented dispatch from May reports Japanese reinforcements pushing toward Yunnan, while Chinese forces counter in central Burma and Mandalay region. Spokesman says Japanese attack is being checked, with heavy fighting near Chefang and Mangelit avenues and efforts to encircle Chinese troops in the frontier area. San Diego alert ends with a mysterious unidentified plane.
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Gbuaghing
China
Yunnan
Chefang
Mangelit
Visnin
Arcival
Usin
Burma
Mey
Maymyo
Mnanda- Jay
Horthenskyard
Kilowa
Mandalay
Lincoln Flood Strikes Nebraska Town Amid Severe Weather
Severe weather unleashed a tornadic wind and hail across Lincoln and surrounding regions. The Little Nemaha River valley flooded, line crested, and 500 people sought aid at a Red Cross emergency canteen in Lincoln. A carpenter, Mike Yeager, 42, was reported missing as floodwaters overwhelmed local areas.
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Poe
Clay Newnes
Kat
Lincoln
Mike Yeager
University of Nebraska
York Territory
Noamaby
Red Cross
McNutt Seeks Federal Duty To Care For Army Dependents
Dr Pooley McNutt told the House military committee that federal responsibility must cover financial care for dependents of service members. He argued such support is vital to wartime morale and national mobilization, noting millions had already received deferments for dependents and urging universal assistance.
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Washington
Pooley McNutt
McNutt
Louse Military Committee
Torale
Jaycee Faculty Luncheon Feud Over F R Insults
At a Tosa California luncheon tensions flared between Jaycee faculty members over insults aimed at F. R. Roosevelt. Witnesses report blood drawn as 49 year old language teacher Toward Wheeler clashed with 33 year old engineering instructor Olle C. Ross who allegedly called Roosevelt a community disgrace and lunged across the table.
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Consertaton
Calif
Joan
T. Wheeler
Clarence J. Tay Ser
Descriiang
Wheelo
Wheeler
Olle CG. Ross
Roosevelt
Wheeler Theew & Cnp
Ross
The War In Brief World War II Dispatch Mix
A fragmented wartime summary notes Allied and Soviet actions and German moves. It references Moscow Berlin Washington London and Tokyo, with mentions of French governance, Chinese fronts, and British domestic concerns. The report lists various theaters including Koveli pendnsmla and Grimes Went town, mentioning shifts in positions and labor force reporting.
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Moscow
Koveli Pendnsmla
Berlin
House Votes To Raise Army Pay To Fifty Dollars
Washington May 12 The House tentatively approved raising army enlisted pay to a monthly minimum of $50, up from $12. The plan passed 102 to 40 in the committee of the whole with a roll call to follow. Senior grades would receive higher monthly sums and a substitute proposal for even lower pay failed.
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Washington
Ia Seymte
Tuukin
D-Mig
Sluphin
Woodley Infants Only Triplets Reported
In England on May 4 a woman gave birth to triplets, Lottie Woodley and her family announcing the arrival. The event coincides with the coronation era memories and local celebrations. Names and precise details are partially obscured in the fragments but the record notes a rare multiple birth during a period of national events.
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Eneland
Wal
Entel
Meneat
Mie
Emily Woolley
Yand
Solin Woodleys
George VI
John
Victory Day Parade Set Friday in Greeley at 4 P.M.
About 1,000 people are to march in Greeley Friday for Victory Day with a parade starting at Twelfth Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues and proceeding north to Seventh, then west to Ninth, and back to the starting point. The program includes speakers Dr. Mack Easton and Prof. R. W. Reganskiy, with high school participants and county defense councils. Stores will close at dusk, and no garrisons or tracks are allowed in the parade.
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Hays
Greeley
Iyass
S P
Gunter Wall
Brice Milles
Meruld Wardets
Theey
Vievary
Weninheys
Greeley Defense Council
CSCE
Te Greeley Senio
Ingle Corps
Greotoy
Dow
Sean Loren Walling
Ehate Nin
Elks Home Auditorim
Comely
Mack Easton
We Walgat
Colorado
Morira
Rodert
Wipervisor
Siate
R. W. Regskalioy
Fort Coline
Park Church
Central Platoon School
David J. Miller
Weld County Defense Council
Mighth Avenue
Seventh Street
Ninth Avenue
Kart Swieher
Colorado VU
America
Ben Cherrington
Henver
Army officer saved passengers in Miles City plane crash
An Army lieutenant aboard a Northwest Airlines flight near Miles City assisted in evacuating passengers after the crash on October 30. He reportedly broke a window and opened the door, helping others escape as the craft, named Trip, broke apart in flames. Several passengers were hospitalized. the pilot and co pilot were among the dead. The officer is identified as Lieutenant Wh Allen.
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Miles City
Muti
Mag
Ginsu
Iwiuries
Tun
Skye
Milus Chey
Mlewart
Allen
Kollibor Jon Grill
Miez
Monrehead
Ming
Thewison
Milwanne
Chicago
Bevoni
Coke
Thompsons
Early Parade Friday Assembly Calls for Army Participation
Fragmented note from Lt. K. S. Brown of the Army Air Forces requests early line up and participation in a Victory Parade Friday. It praises technical training schools, asks for display of all planes, and expresses hope the event boosts the war effort.
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Vinila
Sec
K. S. Brown
Army Air Forces Technical Training Vuniinisaies
Renuist
Ihe Army Kiera
Southern California to lessen coastal visibility during blackout
May 22 reports a nightly blackout along the California coast from Canada to Mexico as civil defense orders shield streetlights and dim coastal sightlines to protect ships. The program aims to reduce visibility from home and business windows and includes shielding seaward street lamps and headlights at night.
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San F Jaco
Coventry
gyeveRt
Lygen
Reagh
Weld County Bar Association Names New Officers
L J West heads bar association as president at Tuesday noon meeting held at The Hose. Roy M Tiget and Teney C Cameco named to secretary and other posts. New directors include HK Crise of Fort Faipton HF B Mawn and Jatian Din of Greeks. A memorial reading by Robert Suilth noted at the gathering.
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Ty. J. West
Greeley
Tar
Tr Hose
Roy M. Tigea
Teney C. Cameco
New
Art HK. Crise
Fort Faipton
Hf. B. Mawn
Jatian ¢. Din
Nescenlion
Robert Suilth
Jato Choneae
A. Niceon
Anit Pinte Bare
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Kersey
Wendell Dunn
Lan
Lian Nelsa
Salutatore Lan
Kersey High School
Mra
Edwin Duan
tMilew Nelson
Oscar Nelson
Gartner Tribune
Poudre River
Isles
Jennié Arguello
Jeanie
Arguella
Sus
Navor
Nudy
al Macy
Weld
Sen, Johnson
Alles
Royal Navy
Nack Easton, Akaye
University of Colorado
Elks Auditorium
Amerina
U.S
Woman Heads Junior College
Roy Fleury
Windsor
Roy Plury
Winisor
Greeley Hspital
Mes
Lea! Plewry
Macus Mertuney
U. S
Ice Company
San Diego
Dr. Bitmars
New York
Raymond L. Dinners
Wes
St. Luke's Hospital
Comal
F& Hol
Laval
Marciigne
London
Woodley
Craw
Favssater
Mont
Abeine Phing
Ino Milne City Vty Park
Codny
Episheed
Tink
California
L. J. West
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